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Overview of the role:
The Head of Government Relations is a strategic role in the Al-Futtaim Automotive – Electric Mobility, focused on building and maintaining strong relationships with government entities and stakeholders in the KSA. This position is crucial for facilitating the company's retail, after-sales services, including spare parts, service, and body and paint repair activities, by ensuring compliance with government regulations, influencing policy-making, and representing the company's interests at various levels of government.
What you will do:
Government Liaison:
Act as the primary point of contact between the Al-Futtaim Automotive – Electric Mobility business units and various government bodies. Develop and maintain relationships with key government officials, departments, and agencies related to the automotive sector. Establish and maintain efficient communication channels to ensure that all interactions with government and semi-government bodies are conducted through well-managed, clear, and professional approach. This involves overseeing the entire communication process, from initial contact to follow-ups and final resolutions, which includes (but not limited to) contracts, tenders, and letters across all Al Futtaim Automotive KSA businesses.
Policy Influence and Group Compliance:
Monitor and analyse government policies and regulations affecting the automotive industry. Influence policy-making processes to favour the company’s interests and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations in all business activities.
Business Development:
Contribute to business development for all Al-Futtaim Automotive KSA businesses by ensuring their participation in KSA government & semi government tenders for relevant automotive products & services. Work with cross-functional teams of attorneys, business leaders, customers, and other government relations team members to develop creative solutions that incorporate government relations into business problem solving. Play a key role in supporting the businesses in evaluating the most advantageous locations to establish local presence in the KSA. Ensuring all pertinent Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility businesses are registered on all relevant government portals for purposes of tendering for new requirements.
Strategic Advice:
Support the department head with the provision of strategic advice to the leadership on government relations matters. Develop strategies to leverage government relationships for business advantage, particularly in automotive retail and after-sales services
Issue Management:
Identify and manage issues arising from government policies or regulations that could impact the company's operations. Mediate on disputes, permits, fines, and collection related challenges with government entities. Develop and implement strategies to address these issues effectively.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Engage with key stakeholders, including industry associations, chambers of commerce, and other relevant organizations, to build alliances and represent the company's interests.
Internal Collaboration:
Work closely with internal departments such as legal, compliance, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment of government relations strategies with overall business objectives.
Reporting and Documentation:
Maintain comprehensive records of all government interactions, policies monitored, and strategies implemented. Prepare regular reports for senior management on government relations activities and developments
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2024-03-24 |
| Job Location: | Saudi Arabia |
| Company Industry: | Retail & Wholesale |
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